A-A-54349
8 March 1991
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
SCISSORS, NASAL, ANGULAR, KNIGHT, 6-1/4 INCH
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this Commercial Item Description as a replacement for Military Specification MIL-S-36797 which is cancelled.
This Commercial Item Description covers a nasal scissors having angular blades with semi-sharp points.
Salient characteristics:
General. Shall be a nasal scissors of the Knight design suitable for use in surgical operations.
Material. The scissors shall be manufactured from Class 4, Type 420, martensitic corrosion resistant steel in accordance with ASTM F899.
Hardness. The scissors shall have a Rockwell Hardness C Scale (HRC) of 50 to 55 when tested in accordance with ASTM E18 or E92, whichever is applicable. Conversion of hardness values shall be in accordance with ASTM E140.
Style, design and dimensions. The scissors shall be in accordance with Defense Personnel Support Center (DPSC) Drawing No. 10069 for style, design and dimensions.
Performance. The performance of the scissors shall be in accordance with applicable requirements of ASTM F1079.
Passivation. The scissors shall be properly passivated.
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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